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Instant Pot Ultra, 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, and more, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

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  • 10-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté pan, sterilizer, yogurt maker, food warmer, cake baker and steamer.
  • IMPROVED STRESS-FREE VENTING: Intuitive and simple, our improved easy-release steam switch makes releasing steam easier than ever, and it automatically resets when the lid is closed.
  • LATEST TECHNOLOGY FOR FAST COOKING: Developed with the latest 3rd generation technology with an embedded microprocessor that monitors the pressure and temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity.
  • CONSOLIDATING COUNTER SPACE: Replaces 10 common kitchen appliances: Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice/porridge cooker, yogurt maker, cake maker, egg cooker, sauté/searing, steamer, warmer, and sterilizer!
  • SAFETY FEATURES: Overheat Protection, safe locking lid, upgraded gentle steam release switch with diffusing cover to reduce noise and prevent splashing on the counter, and more.
  • GREAT FOR GROWING FAMILIES: Cook for up to 6 people – perfect for growing families, or meal prepping and batch cooking for singles.
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Giving you everything you need to get started! - Steam rack (with handles), recipe booklet, serving spoon, and soup spoon
  • DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Download our free Instant Pot app, so you can quick new favorites and prepare delicious meals, available iOS and Android.

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The Quick Release Button allows you to perform both continuous and pulse steam release manually. Once the Quick Release Button is in 'venting' position, it will automatically reset to the 'sealing' position when you open or close the lid.

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Product Description

Instant Pot Ultra 10 In 1 Multi-Use Programmable Cooker is the next generation in kitchen appliances. Designed for the home chef looking for a greater degree of customization and control for even greater precision cooking. The Ultra combines the functions of a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Porridge Cooker, Cake Maker, Yogurt Maker, Saute/Searing, Steamer, Warmer, Sterilizer, and, a truly new and unique feature, the ultra-program. The 'Ultra' provides complete custom programming for pressure and non-pressure cooking. Now, one can set the exact parameters desired to achieve perfect results each and every time. With the 'Altitude' adjustment, the guesswork is eliminated from a recipe conversion providing a more precise cooking time. Designed with a large, blue LCD display with a 'Cooking Indicator' to provide one a clear visual on the progress of your dish from preheating, cooking, and Keep Warm. A central dial with a simple turn and press provides added precision in program selection and adjustments. And, the new - 'Steam Release Reset Button' ensures the safer handling of the steam release after cooking is completed. Built with 16 smart programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Cake, Egg, Slow Cook, Saute/Searing, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Sterilize, Yogurt, Warm, Pressure Cook, and Ultra. Now, your favorite dishes are as simple as selecting your preferences and having them ready up to 70% faster. With the 'Sterilize' program one can pasteurize dairy products, sterilize baby bottles, jars, and utensils; As well as, perform certain types of canning much more conveniently than ever before The 'Cake Maker' is designed to prepare soft and moist cakes and the 'Egg' prepares perfect eggs in just a few minutes. America's most trusted brand has moved into a category of its own with the Instant Pot Ultra Delay Start time - Up to 24 hours.

How It Works:
The microprocessor carefully runs lab-tested algorithms to control the time, cooking pressure and temperature to ensure consistent cooking results. Users can customize these settings to control pressure level, adjust cooking time and a cancel button, allowing one to achieve their preferred cooking results. For instance, the “meat/stew” key is programmed to prepare perfectly tender, thoroughly heated meat dishes; however, users can attain fall-off-the-bone results by adjusting the cooking time.

The fully sealed environment traps the flavors, nutrients, and aromas of the food instead of releasing them throughout the home. During pressure-cooking, heat is distributed evenly, deeply and quickly once pressure is built. In addition, minimal water is required for steaming so vitamins and minerals are not leached or dissolved. As a result, greens retain their bright colors and phytonutrients, meats and bones are thoroughly cooked yet tender, and whole grains and beans are soft and delicious, all with remarkable consistency.

Designed to cater to varying tastes and food conditions, Ultra has adjustable settings to achieve one’s desired cooking results; 3 temperatures in ‘Sauté’ for searing, simmering or thickening for a maximum time of 30 minutes, and 3 temperatures in ‘Slow Cook’ to complete the tasks of a common slow cooker, ‘Keep Warm’, and 3 temperatures in ‘Warm’ to preheat food.

The 24-hour delay start allows users to postpone the cooking start to have dinner ready when you are. Automatic ‘Keep Warm’ holds the temperature of the meal until you are ready to serve. With the ultra, one can easily turn the ‘Keep Warm’ function on/off. Power supply: 120V – 60Hz.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the taste, value, and speed of the pressure cooker. They mention that the meals are delicious and perfect, and that the product helps illuminate the flavor of the ingredients. They are also happy with ease of cleaning, quality, and ease of use. That said, some customers have mixed opinions on the pressure pump and temperature.

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1,589 customers mention1,280 positive309 negative

Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it's a great pot that does it all, makes great roasts, and is great for a rice cooker or very small batches of food. They also appreciate the features, such as the good user interface, and the pot roast recipe is a simple winner.

"...Pot also makes great roasts...." Read more

"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more

"...Compared to the regular 8-quart model, it is so much easier to brown large batches of meat for things like chili...." Read more

"...Ultra 6 Qt is the same size as our old Instant Pot and the inner pots are interchangeable which works out well for us...." Read more

817 customers mention658 positive159 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the pressure cooker. They mention that it is fairly user friendly, has easy settings, and gives them some of that same convenience. They also appreciate how the controls have been simplified and find the product to be versatile and fun to use.

"...Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side...." Read more

"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more

"...models thanks to the digital screen, but I found it to be pretty easy to figure out based on using previous IPs...." Read more

"...What I like about this is that it gives me some of that same convenience. I don't have to remember to thaw meat...." Read more

414 customers mention389 positive25 negative

Customers like the speed of the pressure cooker. They say it's easy to use, and it' s so much faster in cooking time. Customers also say that the response was very fast and efficient, and they love the time that it saves. They also mention that the pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically, and that it makes cooking easier and faster.

"...The ease of use, time savings and quality of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more

"...The Instant Pot has changed all that. The pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically...." Read more

"...This pot can Saute, Slow Cook, Steam, Yogurt, Pressure Cook and more...." Read more

"...I can do the old fashioned way but it's somewhat more of a streamline time saving method. I usually like the results and enjoy using it." Read more

274 customers mention254 positive20 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the pressure cooker. They mention that the meals they have had were delicious and perfect, and that the product helps illuminate the flavor of the ingredients. It saves original flavors and vitamins, and it makes great french fries. It's also great for soups, stews, and whatever you can imagine. Customers find it to be a real pleasure to use and say that it makes cooking a pleasure.

"...the super fast cooking begins, but let me tell you that the output, flavor, moisture and versatility of this machine (along with added accessories)..." Read more

"...The food you can cook is that good.I have been cooking in this Instant Pot every day since I received it; sometimes twice a day...." Read more

"...You can prepare an entire meal in minutes with one tool and the flavors are amazing...." Read more

"I made beef stew. Took no time and it was delicious." Read more

249 customers mention220 positive29 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the pressure cooker. They say it is easy to clean, saves them from dirtying an extra pan, and is dishwasher safe. They also appreciate the fact that it can sterilize empty jars and lids and substitute for a canning kettle.

"...Lovely unit. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Wish cord was about a foot longer or plug cord was at back or left side rather than right side...." Read more

"...of the items prepared are amazing, its super easy to use and easy to clean...." Read more

"...but it can sterilize empty jars and lids, and then substitute for a canning kettle waterbath for..." Read more

"...This saves me from dirtying an extra pan. I probably use this appliance 2 to 3 times a week. I didn't get one with the air fryer lid...." Read more

207 customers mention151 positive56 negative

Customers like the value of the pressure cooker. They mention that the price is well worth the investment, the accessories are inexpensive, and it is an excellent investment for the home kitchen. The additional features and build quality are great, and the product arrived in a timely manner.

"...It is worth every penny and not worth trying to save a few bucks going into the Duo model...." Read more

"...It is worth the price...." Read more

"...However, it is not at all worth the extra money, compared to the Ultra. I like it ok, but I don’t love it...." Read more

"...It's worth the extra $$.The electronic controls are easy to read and the programming is very intuitive...." Read more

221 customers mention97 positive124 negative

Customers are mixed about the temperature of the pressure cooker. Some mention that the bottom of the pan is consistent, it has a temp inside the canner so you can see that it's hot enough to kill germs, and the Ultra function allows you to set an exact temperature. However, some say that the temperature is not dead on with their regular electronic thermometers, it Suddenly start heating up in the middle of night, and that the high setting for the saute mode is often too hot and some things will burn.

"...Unit gets hot. Do not move unit when full. Inside of metal liner can discolor. ( mine spotted a little in the bottom)" Read more

"...3 pounds of chicken breast on the bone in less than 8 minutes, it was moist and tender, and the bones remained soft enough to give them to my dog -..." Read more

"...says it's going to cook for 22 minutes, it appears that it preheats for >45 minutes before it starts cooking, and then cooks for approximately..." Read more

"...fast cooking begins, but let me tell you that the output, flavor, moisture and versatility of this machine (along with added accessories) have..." Read more

195 customers mention124 positive71 negative

Customers are mixed about the pressure pump. Some mention it is nice to have the increased pressure option, even though they don't use it for canning. They appreciate that it can set it for low pressure and just one or two minutes cooking. However, others say that both units just preheated, never got any pressure built, and it takes a while to get to pressure. They also dislike the electronic pressure release and advise getting the Ultra.

"...a couple of months and used about 10 times, I can say pressure cooking is the real deal. You can fully cook frozen chicken breasts in 12 minutes...." Read more

"...I'm looking forward to using it for water-bath canning (the pressure is not high enough for true pressure canning, you need the Instant Pot Max for..." Read more

"...all the easy settings on this one vs the Ultra and how it self seals the pressure without having to turn the dial and also how you just push one..." Read more

"...It is nice that you can set it for low pressure and just one or two minutes cooking time.Great device - I love it !" Read more

Not new to pressure cooking but WOW!
5 Stars
Not new to pressure cooking but WOW!
Not being new to pressure cooking first thing I can say is WOW. I have to confess that I had a stove top pressure cooker a long time ago and have not used one in a while. I have been out of the loop on the Instant Pot electric pressure cookers too which is a blessing in that I followed my instincts and bought the Ultra without making the mistake of trying to save a few bucks for the Duo series.Like going to the car dealer for a new car, think of the Instant Pot line of cookers the same way., The Lux is the base model, the Duo is the model up from the base and the Duo Plus two models up from the base and the Ultra is the fully loaded model. Just like the car dealer, - more features means more money. With a street price of $149.00 for the Ultra, you can be patient and find them on sale from time to time. However, in any case $149.00 is a good price for what this cooker can do for you. If you use this cooker you will make up the cost of in saving on not eating out as much. The food you can cook is that good.I have been cooking in this Instant Pot every day since I received it; sometimes twice a day. I have also made sure to make things that require me to use more than the manual setting that can be created under Pressure Cook or Ultra. Here are my Pros and Cons.Pros:• LCD display - one of the big things I hear in the discussion groups is “I pushed the button and it says “ON”, but I don’t know what is happening. The Ultra has a cooking graph that displays the progress through the preheat, cooking and warming phases so you know right where you are in the process. The LCD display is miles ahead of any of the control panels on any other model offered by Instant Pot.• Venting, Quick release and the Pressure Regulator are improved. The vent/regulator now is controlled by a separate button - the Quick Release button, Push the button into the locking position and it pops the Vent up to release the pressure, turn the quick release knob and unlock the Vent so it drops back down and stops the pressure from releasing.• Ultra Program You can set the exact Temp, as low as 104 degree and as high as 208 degrees.• Set your Altitude and the programing on the Ultra will make the adjustments.• Aesthetics - It is much more attractive with the LCD panel than the other modelsCons:• Sealing ring in lid (silicone) picks up all the cooking smells and this ring stinks. The only solution I found to help take the cooking smell out of the silicone is to run the silicone ring through the dishwasher on the top rack laid flat. This seems to be a on going complaint from many Instant Pot owners• The Manual is not very detailed. The “Water Test” as know by users is in the manual as “Initial Test Run” on page 14. The instructions for the “Initial Test Run” are incomplete. After instructing to rotate the dial to steam and set the time for two minutes, the manual forgets to tell the user to press the start button next. While the explanations under numbers 6,7 and 8 are important for Pressure Cooking, it is not clear to the user that those are not part of the Initial Test. Since users have adopted the lingo “Water Test”; Instant Pot would be better off changing the future manuals to instruct the “Water Test”. A little more information on the preset programing. The manual talks about making Yogurt, a few more pages like that on the other functions would be helpful.This really is not a con, but just part of pressure cooking. Pressure cookers are moist cookers so any crispy dish you desired has to be done outside the Instant Pot, so for example Lasagna would be finished under the broiler to get that baked finish. Chicken skin does not come out the same as if it was roasted in the over. For all the other things you can do with your Instant Pot, these things are not a big deal.Here are some of the items I have prepared with my Instant Pot Ultra and the setting used.Pressure Cook - Apple Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, Slumgullion/ American GoulashSoup Broth - Split Pea Soup using dry split peasMeat/Stew - Crack Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Cranberry Brisket, Dr Pepper Ribs, Beef Bourguignon, BratwurstBean/Chili - Black Beans and Smoked Turkey SausageSteam - Sweet PotatoSauté - vegetables and meat for dishes abovePorridge - Steel Cut OatsCake - New York Cheese Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Giant PancakeEgg - Hard Boiled EggsYogurt - Greek Yogurt with 2% milkUltra - Sous Vide Tuna Steaks, Tempered Chocolate for candy making.Many people try to figure out which model is the one for them. If you are a cook or like cooking and know how to cook many items, then you are going to want the flexibility of the Ultra. It is worth every penny and not worth trying to save a few bucks going into the Duo model. Even if you don’t not cook a lot or have a wide range of cooking skills, the LCD panel really takes the mystery out of the pressure cooking cycle which is not available on the Duo or Lux models. Maybe the extra settings will entice novice cooks to try new things.Another thing I see commented in the forums is that people are afraid to start using their Instant Pot. Either they are afraid of pressure cooking in general or running the Instant pot is too complicated, so why try.This is a computerized pressure cooker, The venting and pressure regulating system the Ultra is excellent. If you follow some basic rules then you will be cooking worry free for a long time.1. Always have enough liquid in your recipe, The Instant Pot cannot generate pressure if there is not enough liquid.2. Do not over fill the pot. The bottom of page 14 in your Ultra manual has a great explanation on how much you can put in your Instant Pot Ultra.3. After each use, make sure to clean the lid and check to see if the venting system has any food that might block the venting system.This is a computerized pressure cooker and that makes it light years ahead of your mother’s or grandmother’s pressure cooker. The flexibility that the programming creates for the user makes this one of the more versatile cooking gadgets you can have in your kitchen. The computer programing makes it a safer cooking system compared to a manual stove top pressure cooker.My family is very typical, our kids have many after school activities, we get home late and no one wants to go through the hassle of cooking. We have a slow cooker, but if we forget to set it up in the morning before we leave the house, it still takes time to put together recipes when we get home. The Instant Pot has changed all that. The pressure cooking system cuts cook times dramatically. Additionally I don’t have to sit over the stove monitoring my cooking food. Once I put all the food in the pot, put the lid on and hit start, I can get many other things done around the house.My family is eating out less (saving money) and eating healthier, making better food choices than when we are eating out. There are so many recipes out on the internet and in cookbooks that my family looks forward to coming home to eat because it is going to be something good and probably new to us.
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We purchased this instant pot back in 2018 and I realized I had not left a review, w love this device so much I had to leave one. We have used it consistently for 5 years making everything from roasts, meats, chicken, wings, eggs, deserts, yogurt and so many other things that I have lost count of and it always performs just as it should.

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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Has changed the way I cook; simple to use and amazing food
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2018
Size: 6QTStyle: UltraVerified Purchase
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Has changed the way I cook; simple to use and amazing food
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2018
The Instant Pot Ultra has quickly become my favourite small kitchen appliance. I'm blown away by how much it can do and how easy it is to use it. I was actually afraid of using a pressure cooker (my grandmother had more than a few accidents with hers), but the IP is so easy to use and almost foolproof. (Be sure that the steam vent indicator is down before you open it. Give the pot a jiggle once it is done venting, and then try to vent it again to be extra, super sure it is done and safe.)

The Ultra model is a 10-in-1, allowing you to pressure cook, slow cook, saute, make yogourt, and more. I've made soups, stews, pasta, chicken, mashed potatoes, and a bunch of other dishes and everything (everything!) has turned out great. There are tons of wonderful recipes included with the IP and there are all kinds in the IP app, online, and in some great cookbooks. (I highly recommend [[ASIN:1623156122 The Instant Pot® Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Fast & Healthy Meals]] and [[ASIN:160433715X The New Pressure Cooker Cookbook: A Tantalizing Collection of Over 200 Delicious Recipes for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meals]].

I have the 6 quart IP, and it is just the right size for a family of three, especially if you like leftovers. I sometimes cook for more people, and I've found I can squeak out a main dish for 5-6 from this model. If you regularly cook for a big group I'd recommend the 8 quart IP.

The controls are very easy to use and very responsive. It takes no effort at all to set up a cooking session and press Start. The screen is big, bright and well labelled.

The IP does come with a short power cord, but the manual explains that this is so it is less like that the pot will be knocked over. You will want to make sure you can place you IP near a power outlet and in a position where it can safely vent (e.g. not directly underneath a cabinet).

I love being able to cook a full meal in less than half the time it would take on the stove. It is great to put everything in the pot, turn it on, and then walk away knowing it will come out great. Some of my old standbys, like chicken and dumplings, taste better out of the IP!

As an aside, I recommend stocking up on a few extra silicone rings as they do absorb scents. One for savour dishes and one for sweet dishes is a good idea (and an extra just in case). I also recommend the [[ASIN:B00ICL8M1I Instant Pot Ceramic Coated Non-Stick Inner Cooking Pot, 6 Quart]] especially if you will be making creamy or cheesy dishes.
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Miss JAB
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
Size: 6QTStyle: UltraVerified Purchase